Arrival

The arrival of five Russian scholars two days ago is one step forward in completing plans for a permanent exchange program between Harvard and the University of Leningrad. The scholars, prominent scientists and linguists headed by A.D. Alexandrov, head of the Russian Academy of Science and Rector of the University of Leningrad, will be giving lectures in some departments here, a prologue to more permanent relationships with Harvard.

This exchange program has been in the works for some time, and it is encouraging to see the details of the Lacey-Zaroubin Cultural Exchange Agreement, under which this visit was made possible, coming into positive action at this time. Cultural exchange programs between colleges in this country and Russian institutions should be more easily effected, once the Harvard-Leningrad agreements are made. It is hoped that plans for a permanent exchange can be arranged at this time.